Town Planner: Office of the Municipal Manager at Mohokare Local Municipality

Ref No.: Sec/Office of the Municipal Manager/07/2025

Remuneration: R 586 584.00 per annum (T15)

• Minimum requirements & Experience: Relevant B-Degree qualification, preferably a Masters’ Degree in Urban and Regional Planning; and Registration as a professional planner/architect/ urban designer. Computer literacy: MS Office. Valid Driver’s license.
• Key Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) process, Spatial Planning (SDF’s, LAPS and Precinct Plans) and Land Use Management (Land Use Scheme, By- Laws etc.) Town planning Schemes, Spatial Development. 
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Good knowledge of Policy and legislative framework guiding local government. Good Computer Skills (Microsoft Office).
• Key Performance Areas Assist Manager Town Planning in developing and reviewing Spatial Development Framework, Local Area Plans, Precinct Plans, Land Use Scheme and the By- Laws.
• Assessing development applications (Township Establishment, Rezoning, Sub- division Consolidation, and consent use) and making recommendations to Authorized Officer and Municipal Planning Tribunal Leasing with Stakeholders on town planning matters. Develop and maintain LandUse Management Systems. Update town maps. Provide GIS section with updated maps and land users. 
• To help develop and review strategic goals and objectives of Town Planning Division. Handle all land use challenges, township establishment, and enforcement of the Town Planning Schemes.
• Conducting research on ton planning matters to help improve operational efficiencies in the department.